[Review] UNDYING for Nintendo Switch | PS4Blog.net

UNDYING, crafted by Skystone Games and Vanimals, offers a fresh spin on the timeless zombie apocalypse narrative. In this captivating game, you step into the shoes of Anling, a mother navigating a world overrun by the undead. A mere four months have passed since the catastrophe began, yet it feels like an eternity. The military, in a bid to preserve humanity, transformed subway stations into makeshift refugee camps, with the intent to gradually evacuate people to safety. Predictably, things deviated from the plan. While awaiting extraction, a horde of zombies caused a roof collapse, leaving Anling and her fellow survivors trapped. Now, protecting her son Cody becomes the ultimate mission, especially after Anling suffers a zombie bite. Racing against time, she must teach Cody the skills he’ll need to outlive her in this perilous new world.

Survival in UNDYING hinges on choosing the right difficulty level among Tranquil, Adventure, and Fierce. The Tranquil mode offers a slower pace with relatively docile surroundings. Opt for Adventure if you want a heightened challenge, with scarcer resources pushing you to strategize. The Fierce setting, however, demands constant vigilance with time ticking rapidly and danger lurking at every turn. Every decision may seal your fate.

Guiding Anling, and by extension Cody, is straightforward. The left analog stick moves Anling while Cody tags along. Stealth mode, interactions, and combat all come to life through intuitive controls. Cody’s responsive behavior can be adjusted using the right analog stick—whether to stay put, follow, or assist. Holding Cody’s hand offers comfort in moments of fear. Monitoring both characters’ health indicators such as HP, hunger, and hydration is crucial, alongside keeping track of Anling’s gradual transformation and its implications.

Resource management is just one piece of the puzzle. Expanding and upgrading your equipment is critical to enhance your survival chances. Securing backpack expansions allows for greater inventory capacity, while ergonomic enhancements grant a speed boost relating to available inventory space. Even minimal gains become monumental when fully realized, helping you navigate desperately back to base or away from danger.

Cody’s progression involves gaining experience to learn crafting, survival, and combat skills, essential for his survival. Investing wisely in skill development—even teaching him to use a tool bench or spot hidden objects in scrap piles—will prepare him for the inevitable day when he faces the world alone. Progress allows Cody to craft, explore, and even hunt—building his resilience in a world steeped in chaos.

This take on the zombie genre invites players to step into Anling’s emotionally charged journey. With her own life clock ticking, her focus is unwaveringly on Cody’s survival education. For those eager to tackle this heart-wrenching journey, UNDYING is available on the Nintendo Switch, priced at $19.99. Your mission: to make every moment count as you prepare Cody for life beyond the outbreak.

In essence, UNDYING challenges not just reflexes and strategy, but also emotional resilience. Can you rise to the challenge and guide Cody to safety in this gripping post-apocalyptic world?

Note: This UNDYING review is informed by a Nintendo Switch copy courtesy of Skystone Games.